What’s good about the Kawasaki motocross try-out day?
This officially-backed Kawasaki try-out day was the first time my sons Oliver (9) and Joseph (7) had ridden off road on bikes with engines and it...

What’s good about the Ron Haslam Race School?
I’m starting racing in 2016 and want to improve my riding ability and knowledge to prepare myself. The thought of doing the Ron Haslam Race School had me...

Plenty of capacity and easy enough to load – but you’re loading into a big, floppy bag. Good size for a few days away but it’s a bag to stuff things in rather than place them carefully – so don’t pack...

The Givi strapping system is simple to use but does get a bit fiddly when hands are cold, the visor’s misting up and all you want is to get indoors quickly. Very secure on the bike though.
Capacity is...

What’s good about Battery Pack EPS-K23?
The idea. I love it. This slimline little auxiliary battery unit can pack enough punch to jump-start your bike, as well as power your phone (or any other device...

What’s good about the Polar Buff?
There's little worse than draughts when riding in colder weather. The Polar Buff has been a great addition to my winter riding wardrobe and combats this problem. It's...

What’s good about the RidersMate safety device?
This is a simple concept that offers extra peace of mind – especially if you tend to ride by yourself and away from major routes. The unit clips to your...

Plenty of capacity and easy enough to load – but you’re loading into a big, floppy bag. Good size for a few days away but it’s a bag to stuff things in rather than place them carefully – so don’t pack...

What’s good about the Oxford Lifetime X4 Tankbag?
This bag comes with a bracket that permanently remains in place, fitted to the fuel cap surround. Fitting it is just a case of removing the original...

Product Review: Kriega R30 backpack replacement liner, £10/free
Tester Andy Downes
Time tested Six months/5000 miles
What’s good? After more than five years and well over 50,000 miles my trusty Kriega...

Product Review: Facom ratcheting oil filter wrench £37.20
Tester Richard Newland
Time tested Four years
What’s good? There are very few times when this neat oil filter wrench can’t access the filter...

Black and White Novice Friendly Track Experience, £240
Tester: Alison Silcox
Time tested: One day
What's good? Black and White days bring a different approach to how trackdays are run because for the...

Oxford Track Pump with gauge £29.99
Tested by Tony Hoare
Time tested: One year
What’s good? This pump has been MCN office equipment for the past year and whenever someone on our team has to sort out...

ABUS Granit Extreme Plus 59 lock, £231.99
Tester: Andy Davidson
Time tested: Two years
What’s good? After two years of heavy use the Abus chain is still as rugged as the day I got it. Abus rate it at...

A Penguin in a Sparrow’s Nest (Frank Melling), £11.99
Tester: Richard Newland
Time tested: Three days
What’s good? Autobiographies are usually clouded by false humility, massive egos and the natural...

WD40 Specialist Motorbike Total Wash £8.50 (one litre)
Tester: Simon Relph
Time tested: Two months
What’s good? With so many bike cleaners on the market I am always up for trying something new, as you...